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4. Salient Features of the Constitution of India

 

1. Lengthiest Written Constitution2. Blend of Rigidity and Flexibility3. A Democratic Republic4. Parliamentary Form of Government5. Mixture of Federal and Unitary Features6. Fundamental Rights7. Directive Principles of State Policy8. Fundamental Duties9. Secular State10. Independent, Impartial and Integrated Judiciary11. Single Citizenship12. Universal Adult Franchise13. Emergency Powers14. Separation of Powers15. Independent Bodies16. Three Tiers of Government